Energy from waste

Early day motion 1165, tabled 19 April 2022 by Barry Sheerman (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 17 members.

That this House notes the importance of sustainable energy production in tackling rising costs; recognises the adverse effects the rising costs of energy will have on household disposable income and the cost of living; acknowledges the need for pathways to sustainable energy production in communities; believes that energy from waste is an effective means of disposing of post-recycling mixed-wastes; further notes that energy from waste will consistently deliver a negative carbon balance compared to landfill while generating energy for local communities; and calls on the Government to support the sustainable development of energy from waste plants to tackle the rising costs of energy and as a solution to waste disposal.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Labour/Co-operative 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Alba 1, DUP 1, Independent 1.